How long does it take from Dilshad Garden to Lajpat Nagar by metro?

The journey from Dilshad Garden to Lajpat Nagar takes approximately 57 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 21.27 km across 17 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dilshad Garden to Lajpat Nagar?

The token fare from Dilshad Garden to Lajpat Nagar is ₹50. With a smart card the fare is ₹45 (save ₹5). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹40.

Which platform at Dilshad Garden for Lajpat Nagar?

At Dilshad Garden, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Rithala. Look for the electronic board showing "Rithala".

What is the last train from Dilshad Garden to Lajpat Nagar?

The last train from Dilshad Garden towards Rithala departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Lajpat Nagar back towards Dilshad Garden departs at 23:20.

How many stops from Dilshad Garden to Lajpat Nagar?

There are 17 stops between Dilshad Garden and Lajpat Nagar on the Red Line. The stations are: Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil, Mansarovar Park, Shahdara, Welcome, Seelampur, Shastri Park, Kashmere Gate.

Dilshad Garden To Lajpat Nagar

ShortestShortest Route

Dilshad Garden

Platform 2·elevated·Red LineTowards Rithala

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Jhilmil

+3.43 min

3.43 min · 1.61 km

Mansarovar Park

+4.98 min

1.55 min · 0.58 km

Seelampur

+12.45 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Shastri Park

+15.48 min

3.03 min · 1.39 km

Kashmere Gate

violet interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground9.19 km

First train: 05:55Last train: 23:20

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

Platform 3 · Yellow Line ·Platform 2 Towards Millennium City Centre

+5 min

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:16Last train: 23:35Doors open: right

Chandni Chowk

+2.45 min

2.45 min · 1.07 km

Chawri Bazar

+4.82 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+9.4 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Patel Chowk

+12.15 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 2·underground6.2 km

First train: 06:30Last train: 23:43

interchange Central Secretariat — 5 min

Platform 2 · Violet Line ·Platform 4 Towards Raja Nahar Singh

+5 min

Central Secretariat

yellow interchange

Platform 4·underground·Violet LineTowards Raja Nahar Singh

First train: 06:08Last train: 23:22Doors open: right

Khan Market

+4.46 min

4.46 min · 2.18 km

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

+7.29 min

2.83 min · 1.28 km

Jangpura

+9.52 min

2.23 min · 0.95 km

Lajpat Nagar

pink interchange

Arrive Platform 2·elevated5.88 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

57 min

Total time

stops

21.27 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Dilshad Garden	06:00	23:00	Towards Rithala
Lajpat Nagar	06:00	23:00	Towards Dilshad Garden

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹50

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹45

Save ₹5 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹40

Save ₹10 per ride

Use your Delhi Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

2.87 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.32 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~85 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹50

Bike

₹138

Auto

₹286

Cab

₹518

Estimates for 21.27 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Dilshad Garden

elevated

Weekdays: 06:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 06:00)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water

Arrival station

Lajpat Nagar

elevated

Weekdays: 06:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 06:00)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water